A major Chinese telecom company has launched what it claims is the first commercial security system that can protect digital communication from even the most powerful future hackers — including those using quantum computers.
China Telecom Quantum, a state-owned firm, recently introduced a new kind of encryption system that combines two advanced technologies to create strong protection for data, phone calls, and user identity. This system was successfully used to make a secure phone call between Beijing and Hefei a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers — without risking any data leaks or breaches.
The Problem: Quantum Computers Could Break Today’s Encryption
As quantum computing continues to develop, it is expected to pose a serious threat to current cybersecurity systems. These new types of computers are extremely fast and powerful, and experts believe they could one day crack the encryption used to protect sensitive information like passwords, bank data, and government records.
To stay ahead of these threats, China Telecom has built a new system that combines:
1. A quantum-based method that sends encryption keys using the principles of quantum physics, making them nearly impossible to steal or intercept.
2. A mathematics-based method that protects data using very difficult equations that even quantum computers would find hard to solve.
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